Its a case study of a cultural centre designed by Ar. Charles Correa in Jaipur (Raj)

1. Jawahar Kala Kendra
by Ar. Charles Correa
Jaipur
Submitted by:
GROUP 5
1. Pushpdeep Gehlot
2. Aarooni Thakur
3. Naivedh Pachori
4. Praveen Singh Rathore
5. Saurabh Suthar
Submitted to:
1. Ar. Harendra Bohra
2. Ar. Pratibha Jangid 01

2. What is Cultural Center?
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WHAT IS CULTURE?
• Culture is an umbrella term which encompasses the social behavior and norms found
in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities
and habits of the individuals in these groups.
• Humans acquire culture through the learning processes of enculturation and socialization,
which is shown by the diversity of cultures across societies.
• The cultural center is often a meeting point in small communities where people come
together to preserve traditions and develop cultural activities that include the participation
of the whole family.
• As a general rule, the activities of the cultural centers are free or very affordable, so that
nobody be dismissed for economic reasons. The property of cultural centers is usually
State or cooperative, because it generally non-profit institutions.

3. Site Location
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Address: 2, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Opp Commerce College,
Jhalana Doongri, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Distance from:
• Bus station (Sindhi Camp): 7KM
• Railway Station: 7KM
• Airport: 7.4KM

4. History of Jaipur
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• It was founded on 18 November 1727 by
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II the ruler of
Amber, after whom the city has been named
and the architect of the city was Vidhyadhar
Bhattacharya.
• The city of Jaipur was not meant to be a fort-
town, or a military base, but a centre for
commerce and trading. The new capital
was meticulously planned, keeping in mind
the traditional treatise on architecture, the
Vastu Shastra.
Palace
construction
Residential
construction
Hilly
area
• The city was planned in 9 blocks which
signifies the nine planets and these blocks
follows the grid pattern with roads linking
the whole city.
• Although the 9th block at the north western
part was inhabitable because of the
presence of steep hills hence that part was
shifted to south eastern area forming an
asymmetrical pattern.

5. Layout Plan
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• Following the directions of the Hindu
Shilpa shastra, width of the main streets
& other lanes were fixed. Thus the main
streets of the city were 111ft. wide,
secondary streets 55 ft. wide & the
smaller ones 27ft. wide. 111 is a holy
number in Hinduism and hence
considered lucky also.
• The directions of each street and market
are East to West and North to South.
• The commercial shops were designed in
Jaipur in the multiples of nine (27),
having one cross street for a planet.
"Nine" signifies the nine planets of the
ancient astrological zodiac, and twenty-
seven signifies the 27 nakshatras.

6. Demography
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 Growth is always an essential aspect of any city and Jaipur is undoubtedly a city
of growth. This Northern Indian city is one of the most consistently growing cities
in the country.
 Each year, the population of Jaipur increases by a steady 3%, and the current
estimated population remains strong at 39,09,333 which is ranked 10th in
India.
 The 2011 census states that there are 898 females for every 1000 males, with
the exact number of females totaling 1,454,070 compared with 1,619,280
males.
 Jaipur is relatively densely populated, with 6,500 residents per square kilometer
(or 17,000 residents per square mile).

7. Population growth
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1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030
Year
Population
.29M
.4M
.61M
.98M
1.47M
2.25M
2.99M
3.9M
4.92M
1M
4M
2M
3M
5M
6M

8. Topography
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Nahargarh Hills
Jhalana Hills
 Jaipur’s total area is 467 sq. km. which makes it
the largest city in Rajasthan and it lies 442m
above sea level.
 The city is surrounded by the Nahargarh hills in
the north and Jhalana in the east, which is a part
of Aravalli hills - ranges. To the south and the west
of the city are also prevailing hillocks but they are
isolated and discontinuous in formation.
 The general slope of the Jaipur city and its
surroundings is from north to south and then to
south-east. Nearly all the ephemeral streams flow
in this direction.
 Higher elevations in the north exist in the form of low, flat-topped hills of Nahargarh (587
meters). Jaigarh, Amber and Amargarh, which are deeply dissected and eroded.
 An isolated hillock called “Moti Dungari” upon which an old royal castle exists, is near the
Rajasthan University. Further in the south, topographical levels of the plain areas varies
between 280 meters along Bandi and Dhund rivers in the south to some 530 meters in the
north east of Chomu near Samod hills.

9. Climate
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 Climate type: Jaipur city falls under the hot semi-arid of climate and experiences a continental
type of climate owing to its proximity to the desert and inland location.
 The city experiences monsoon showers in the months of August and September with frequent
thunderstorms. Jaipur receives over 650 mm of rainfall each year.
 The highest temperature ever recorded was 48.5 °C, in May. The lowest temperature ever
recorded was -2.2 °C. Jaipur.
 The average annual temperature of Jaipur is 25.1 degree celcius.

10. Architecture of Jaipur
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• Construction style of Jaipur is based on Rajputana architecture style. It is a mixture of Mughal
and Hindu architecture. The state of Rajasthan is an epitome of heritage beauty which
embraces buildings like Palaces, Havelis and ornamented temples.
• Jaipur has several temples, often built as havelis, with central courtyards, and living or
administrative spaces in the style of a marble-clad Rajput pavilion with wide scalloped
arches, surrounded by gardens and fountains, and decorated with stucco carvings and wall
paintings, thus making the temple a residential palace for the deity.

11. Nature of the city
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• In addition to its role as the provincial capital, educational, and administrative centre,
the economy of Jaipur is fuelled by tourism, gemstone cutting, the manufacture of
jewellery and luxury textiles, and information technology.
• Three major trade promotion organisations have their offices in Jaipur. These are:
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), the PHD Chamber
of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
which has its regional offices here.
• In 2008, Jaipur was ranked 31 among the 50 Emerging Global Outsourcing
cities. Jaipur Stock Exchange is one of the regional stock exchanges in India and was
founded in 1989.
• Jaipur is a major hub for arts and crafts. It has many traditional shops selling antiques,
jewellery, handicrafts, gems, bangles, pottery, carpets, textiles, leather and metal
products. Jaipur is one of India's largest manufacturers of hand-knotted rugs.

12. Need of Cultural Centre
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• As the city got declared UNESCO heritage site in 2019
tourists per year increases
• Preserving the craft and talent of the city’s finest
craftsman
• Many institutes do not have performing center thus
increasing demand for auditorium & O.A.T

13. Land use plan
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14. Project introduction
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 Project: Jawahar Kala Kendra (further referred as JKK)
 Location: Old city of Jaipur, Rajasthan- India
 Period of Construction: 1986-1991
 Architect: Charles Correa
 Client: Rajasthan Government, India
 Site area: 9.3acres
 Purpose: Cultural centre to preserve the Rajasthani arts & crafts

15. Project Requirements
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1. Administration block (offices and reception)
2. Auditorium
3. Library
4. Art gallery
5. Workshop labs
6. Open Air theatre
7. Cafeteria
8. Guest rooms and dormitories
9. Shilpgram (open stalls)

16. Concept
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 Charles Correa’s plan for the ‘Jawahar Kala Kendra’ invokes directly the original
navagraha’ or nine house mandala. His ideology was to invoke the underlying construct
of the cosmos they are meant to represent.
 In the museum, Correa’s direct imitation of the Jaipur city is evident in the displacing of
one of its square from the nine square construct to create a main entrance. Hence on a
closer examination one could suggest that Correa used the nine square Mandala not
only as a structuring device but also to consciously invoke the symbolism of traditional
city.
 The astrological symbol of each planet is directly expressed in a cut-out opening along
its external wall.
THE NAVGRAH CONCEPT
 The ideology behind this
cultural centre is quite
fascinating as the architect
chose the Jaipur’s city plan
to be constructed as a
centre for preserving the
city’s rich art and culture.

17. Concept
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Jaipur’s city plan Jawahar kala Kendra

18. Conceptual Features
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 Each of the squares is defined by 8-metre-
high walls. The building programme has
been “disaggregated” into eight separate
groupings corresponding to the symbol/color
represented by that particular planet.
 The materials used have been carefully
picked which can related and reflect to the
nature of the space. The use of local yellow
sandstone, red sandstone, lime, red-rubble,
marble, terracotta and other materials, narrow
passage ways and wide courtyards, frequent
openings with connecting vistas, the imitation
of step wells in the courtyard and through
many other small details.
EACH MODULE = 30x30x8 M

19. 13
ADMINSTRATION
THEATRES
RECREATIONAL SPACE
LEARNING SPACE
ART GALLERY
SITE ZONING

20. N
Sun Path Diagram

21. Area Distribution
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STANDARD GIVEN
TOTAL AREA For area bigger than 500
sq.m.
9.3 ACRES
GROUNG COVERAGE 40 % 21.5% (2 ACRES)
OPEN AREA 60% 78.5% (7.3 ACRES)
SET BACK (FRONT) 9 M 45M
SETBACK (SIDES) 9 M 30M
PARKING 2 ECU / 100 SQM 4500 SQ.M.
60 ECU

22. Site Plan
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3
4 5 6
78
9
10
Gate 1 Gate 2
Gate 4
Gate 3
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1. Sandarbh
a. library documentation
(G.F.)
b. audio, visual (F.F.)
2. Sphatic Art Gallery
a. music and dance (G.F.)
b. Sphatic Gallery (F.F.)
3. Parijat (galleries and studio)
a. Workshops (G.F)
b. Photography Workshops
(F.F.)
4. Alankar Museum
a. Exhibition (G.F.)
b. Curator (F.F.)
5. Exhibition Galleries
a. Gallery (G.F.)
b. Chaturdik Gallery (F.F.)
6. Cafetria (G.F.)
Guest rooms (F.F.)
7. Admin Block
a. Reception (G.F.)
b. Offices (F.F.)
8. Open Air Theatre
9. Auditorium (G.F.)
Projector Room (F.F.)
10. Parking
11. Shilpgram
12. Storage
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23. Circulation
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Shilpgram
Internal Circulation
External Circulation

24. Water Services
Shilpgram
Under ground
water tank
(Capacity: 1 lakh
liter)
Pump
Room
Over Head
Water Tank
(Capacity: 50k
Litre)
Borewell
250ft. deep
R.W.H. pit at every
20m distance on the
periphery of
Hunarshala
and the gardens
Size: 3ft (dia) and
30ft. deep
Municipal
Connection
Main line
Supply line
Sewer line

25. Electricity layout
Shilpgram
Main line
D.G. Line
Generator
250KV
Transformer 2
550KV
Transformer 1
650KV
The electricity is being
supplied by the Jaipur
Vidyut Vitan Nigam
Limited (JVVNL) and
then further distributed
through the
transformers placed at
the parking

26. SANDARBH- Library
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27. Standards
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Shelving for Adults
Shelving for kids

28. Standards
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Minimum Clearances

29. Plan
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AREA: 30M X 30M
OCCUPANCY: 42 UNITS

30. Comparison
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SPACES REQUIRED GIVEN
BOOK COLLECTION 15,000 VOLUMES -----
SPACE FOR BOOK
COLLECTION
1000 SQ.FT. 2550 SQ.FT.
SPACE FOR READERS 700 SQ.FT. 2800 SQ.FT.
STAFF WORK SPACE 500 SQ. FT. 800 SQ.FT
CIRCULATION, UTILITY
ETC
800 SQ.FT. 1000 SQ.FT.
TOTAL ESTIMATED
FLOOR SPACE
3,500 SQ.FT. 7450 SQ.FT.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR A LIBRARY

31. Comparison
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SPACES REQUIRED MALE FEMALE
WASHBASIN 1 1 1
URINALS 2 2 ----
WATER CLOSET 1 2 3
DRINKING WATER
FOUNTAIN
1 1 1
STANDARD OF WASHROOMS
Source: NBC Vol.1

32. Comments
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Merits
1. Courtyard planning for proper
lighting and ventilation.
2. Providing a glass façade with a
garden view for soothing aesthetics
3. Separate floor for audio, visual
reading
4. Separate cubicles for minimum
disturbance.
Demerits
1. Service Area at the main entry
2. Poor adjustments of book shelfs-
minimum distance between two
shelfs is 2 feet, given is 1 feet
8inches
3. Minimum tread width of a Staircase
should be 1.5m in public spaces,
given is 1.1m

33. Service Room
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34. Library Interior
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35. Library Interior
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36. Library- office
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37. Audio Visual Library (F.F.)
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38. Library- store room (F.F.)
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39. Auditorium
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40. Standards
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Stage to seat ratio
Angle from balcony seating
Comfortable
seating
posture
Angle from the closet seat

41. Standards
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Minimum spacing for varying floor conditions

42. Standards
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43. Plan
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C
O
C
O
A
A’
B B’
• Total occupancy:
213 seats
Foyer Area:
140sq.m.
• Auditorium area:
200 sq.m.
• Stage area:
90sq.m.
(stage dimensions:
8mx12m)
• Back stage area:
100 sq.m.
Backstage
entrance

46. Comments
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Merits:
1. Proper light and ventilation by
introducing courtyard which also
enhance the aesthetics of the space
Demerits:
1. Public and private areas were not
being separated so the crowd will
sometime trespass the prohibited
areas like the projector room.
2. No provision for VIP entrance in the
Auditorium is given.
3. the backstage passage should be
hidden as it is only being used for the
services.

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49. GREEN ROOM

50. FOYER

51. Comments

52. Comments

53. Curtain and backstage entrance Backstage and green room
Plumbing ShaftProjector Room

54. Acoustic treatment (acoustic plasterboard) Backstage passage
CourtyardProjector window

55. Amphitheatre
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56. Ideology
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INSPIRATION
IPLEMENTATION
MADHYAVARTI
OPEN THEATRE

57. CAFETERIA

58. SHILPGRAM

59. SHILPGRAM

60. Over Head Water Tank
Pumping roomParking
Diesel Generator

61. Aesthetics